Yes, lymphedema is a long-term condition, but with certain lifestyle changes you’ll be able to minimize restrictions and maximize enjoyment of life’s pursuits and pleasures.
WHAT CAUSES LYMPHEDEMA?
Any type of problem that blocks the drainage of lymph fluid can cause lymphedema. There are two types of lymphedema:
• Primary Lymphedema - The lymphatic system may also be abnormal at birth or become so over the course of a person’s life from inherited conditions.
• Secondary Lymphedema - Lymphedema can be caused by cancer treatments that remove or damage your lymph nodes as well as by infections, including bacterial, viral, and fungal.
WHAT IS LYMPHEDEMA?
Lymphedema involves tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of protein-rich fluid typically drained through the body's lymphatic system. Most commonly affecting the arms or legs, it can also occur in the chest wall, abdomen, neck, and genitals.
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